England coach Fabio Capello says he hopes the pressure of expectation over the team’s Euro 2012 qualifier with Bulgaria will bring out the best in him.

Former England captain David Beckham hopes to play for the LA Galaxy against Columbus Crew on 11 September.

The future of non-league side Croydon Athletic is in doubt due to the club’s alleged link to the Pakistan cricket betting scandal.

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz is suspended for six months after it is ruled that he disrupted an anti-doping test ahead of this summer’s World Cup.

The head of Russia’s 2018 World Cup bid defends the country’s track record in dealing with racism in football.

Mikel Arteta’s hopes of playing for England look likely to end in failure because of a little known Fifa rule.

Goalkeeper Scott Carson is recalled to the England squad following a two-year absence for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland.